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[Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: case report].

Viktor Till1, Matilda Dolai, Borut Pilipović

  • 1Klinicki centar, Novi Sad Zavod za radiologiju, Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad. vtill@Eunet.yu

Medicinski Pregled
|February 15, 2003
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Summary

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare small intestine cancers. Selective angiography successfully diagnosed a case presenting with bleeding and anemia, aiding surgical confirmation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms.
  • Small intestine GISTs are exceptionally uncommon.
  • Recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia can be presenting symptoms.

Observation:

  • A female patient presented with severe anemia and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Initial endoscopic evaluation was negative.
  • Computed tomography and ultrasound visualized a tumor but lacked precise localization.

Findings:

  • Small intestine passage enteroclysis and abdominal ultrasound were inconclusive for precise tumor location.
  • Selective angiography of the celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery identified the small intestinal tumor.

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  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

    • Implications:

    • Selective angiography is crucial for diagnosing small intestine GISTs when other methods fail.
    • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the small intestine, though rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • Accurate radiological diagnosis facilitates timely surgical intervention and improves patient outcomes.